It's back to school time and we know you're looking for cash! Sometimes work at home opportunities and jobs may be sparse or just not giving the money you need right away. We have some favorite things to share with you that won't make you a wealthy man or woman, but they will put some coins in your pocket! Let's begin:

PaidViewpoint: one of the best opportunities out there to take surveys and get paid! No qualifying for each individual survey and when you are asked qualifying queries, you are paid! Get survey invites in your email inbox each day, take them and get paid via PayPal when you reach $15.00! Bonus: You can refer endless amounts of friends to earn 20% of what they earn up to $25. This is one of the simplest survey sites around that allows you to get paid for your opinion without any problems! Get paid for your valuable viewpoint right now!

Bing Rewards: If you like Qmee, you're certainly going to like Bing Rewards! You've probably been using Bing (Microsoft search engine) all along and just didn't realize you could have been getting rewarded for all that searching you do. We can't vouch for all the other search engines out there and their rewards, but we do know Bing! What we know and have experienced is that searching with Bing pays! If you like gift cards, sweepstakes, prizes and more...try it now! We highly recommend their Amazon.com gift cards because you will need as little as 340 credits for a $3 Amazon gift card! We really like Bing Rewardsand you will too! Start searching and watch the Bing credits roll in!

Your Word: We help you get cash and that's our word! Nevertheless, when we can't provide you with cash resources, we have the next best thing...Gift Cards!!! Our word is one you can count on, so this is Your Word! That's right! There's a new opportunity in town that is somewhat similar to PaidViewpoint in that you are paid for every survey you take! No voicing your opinion and sharing your thoughts for nothing. You get paid each time! With Your Word, as you answer surveys you can receive payment in gift cards for as little as $5 up to $25! If you like Amazon, Footlocker, Chili's, Home Depot, CVS, Old Navy and so many others, you're in luck as long as you give Your Word! Don't wait! Tell them what you think right way!

MintVine: Jump on this vine anytime and get paid a mint! These surveys are typically short, to the point and won't take up a lot of your precious time. There are daily surveys and daily polls that earn you points to cash in for money and gift cards. Choose from Dwolla, Amazon gift certificates and of course, Paypal! You will need at lest 1000 points to earn your pay. Also, be prepared to undergo a small waiting period as your surveys are processed as Pending, Rejected and/or Approved. So, swing on over to the vine today and get paid the MintVine way!

MySurvey: MySurvey, your survey, their survey...we all get a survey! This excellent company has so much for you to do! Everyday there's a list of surveys that are tailored to you. You may occasionally even find a diary to complete or webcam surveys that you can partake in for more points. The points are usually instantly credited to your account and can be used for sooooo much stuff! We are talking gift cards, cash, charities, food, music, travel, games, entertainment and more! Payouts may not be immediate since they can take about a week to clear; however, you will be glad you waited. Take a survey, your survey, their survey, well, MySurvey!

SurveySpot: This is the spot to get paid quickly over and over again! Take surveys, participate in research and fill your pockets with instant cash. When you accumulate enough points (1000 for Paypal), you can qualify for Award Miles, gift cards, music and other great prizes. The best feature of this site regarding payout is when it's time to cash out, you literally get it instantly! No wait, no hassle and no haggle! Just sign up for SurveySpot now and take your spot in the survey line to get awesome rewards and get spectacularly paid!

Amazon Mechanical Turk (Mturk): If you are into crowdsourcing or you're new to this type of work at home, get ready for some fast cash! Sign up for an account with this Amazon site to perform various tasks to make steady money. Everything from writing to science projects to surveys to video tasks is available for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do as much as you like of this type of work provided by multitudes of companies and individuals. You will need a bank account (or account that works like a bank account) in order to get paid. Setup is quick and uncomplicated, so head on over to Mturk to work, earn some money and maybe even make some friends!

Opinions 4 Good (Op4G): Giving to charities is always a good thing and we know that this type of giving can be near and dear to your hearts. So many great organizations need your help, but we understand that money can be low for the average person/family. We know you like to or want to help, so now there's a very interesting survey site that will allow you to donate a portion of your earnings, instead coming straight out of pocket! That's right, just take surveys, designate upon signup how much you want to give to the charity of your choice and you keep the rest! That's it! Well that's not completely it because Op4G pays out quarterly (every 3 months). Don't let that discourage you, however, because the money adds up and it's definitely for a wonderful cause :).

Clixsense Research: Like research?! We do! This is a great place to put your opinion and expertise on products and services to use. You will be helping companies perfect their products and provide a better experience to people just like you! Participate in their unique research projects and get rewarded in Amazon gift certificates, Payoneer (debit card) and in Dining Dough for gift certificates on delicious meals. Be aware that you will have to utilize your patience because it will take 2 to 4 weeks for accounts to be credited. So, just relax and get the knack of regularly taking surveys with Clixsense Research.

We're going to update this periodically as we discover pay dirt! We know you want to work at home and have these wonderful instant opportunities to add to your portfolio. We won't let you down, so check back soon and see what we've found!